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Wembury

Wembury Beach lies on the South coast of Devon about seven miles southeast of Plymouth.

Southwest facing, Wembury consists of shingle and some sand flanked by rocks and backed by low cliffs. It is very popular with families and is noted for its abundant wildlife. The large rock offshore is the Great Mew Stone.

The excellent Marine Centre here helps to educate visitors to the area and operates guided tours of the beach and rock pools.

If you wish to park at Wembury, please be aware that parking is limited so our advice is to arrive early. The car park is run by the National Trust.

A 'Seasonal Dog Ban' operates at the main beach meaning that dogs are not allowed between May 1st and the end of September. The Old Mill Café offers refreshments in season and toilets are located behind the beach.

The church overlooking the beach is dedicated to Saint Werburgh and parts date from the 11th century.

To the north and west lie Heybrook Bay, Bovisand, Jennycliff Bay and the southern outskirts of Plymouth, whilst to the south and east lies Noss Mayo. To the east of Stoke Point and the River Erme, lies the wide crescent of Bigbury Bay.

Facilities

✔ Parking

✔ Toilets

✔ Watersports

✘ Seasonal dog ban

✔ Family friendly

✔ Cafe, shop or pub

✔ Flora and Fauna

✔ Telephone

OS Explorer Map OL20: South Devon

This map is part of the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series designed to replace the old Pathfinder map series. At 1:25,000 scale this detailed map shows a host of attractions including gardens which are open to the public, nature reserves and country parks as well as all official footpaths, bridleways, roads and lanes. Other facilities covered include: camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, selected places of interest, rights of way information for England and Wales, National Trail and Recreational Path routes, and selected tourist information. The series is aimed mainly at the experienced map user but can be used by tourists and locals alike.